British crystals are so underrated. Come with me to discover some of the magical crystals, minerals and gemstones found in Britain that most people don’t know about.
Firstly, this isn’t a definitive list, it’s based on my personal collection and what I know most about. Because I live in England, many of these stones are from my country. Hopefully, you know by now I don’t talk about crystals I don’t have in my collection and have no real experience with.
The listed metaphysical benefits of a few of these more unusual stones is hard to find, so most of what I share is from my experience and what the crystal tells me. Take what resonates.
British Crystal & Minerals
Britain is a small place. Because of this, we don’t have a huge variety of minerals here, like in the US, for example. However, some crystals are mined here. Some of them we all know and others you may not have heard of.
It’s easy to find Milky Quartz (AKA White or Snow Quartz) here as pebbles on the coast and near rivers and lakes. Agate is also fairly common here. I’ve learned that lots of different colours of Fluorite are mined in England.
Garnets are found in Scotland. Some rare gemstones have been found in the Scottish mountains. It’s worth adding, we have a lot of fossils here too (more on that later).
Why Crystals Here Feel Special
The British Isles are steeped in folklore, myth, legend and sacred sites. The UK is covered in ley lines, stone circles, ancient ruins and castles. I believe stones carry the energy and history of the place they are found. Let’s explore these British crystals and gemstones:
1. BLUE JOHN
This is a violet, white and yellow form of banded Fluorite. The story goes that the Romans first discovered it while mining for Tin near the Shivering Mountain in Derbyshire, England. Because of its single source it is very rare and can be expensive. Usually, it’s used for jewellery.
Crystal Healing: High vibration, Arthurian, Psychic insight, Spiritual power, Cleansing
2. LUXULLIANITE
This is a mixture of pink-orange Granite with black Tourmaline inclusions, found in Luxulyan, not far from the beautiful coast of Cornwall in the South West of England. This stone is still new to me; it has a beautiful crackled texture and is very tactile to hold.
Crystal Healing: Empath protection, Emotional healing, Trauma, Heart chakra healing, Determination
3. PRESELI BLUESTONE
This is a form of Spotted Dolerite from the Preseli Mountains in Wales. It’s interesting that this distant location was the source of some of the smaller stones used in the sacred site of Stonehenge, England. The legend goes that Merlin transported the stones to England by magic. Preseli Bluestone has a more greenish colour to me.
Crystal Healing: Grounding, healing, psychic protection, Druid wisdom, Patience
4. WHITBY JET
This is Jet from Whitby, on the coast of Yorkshire, England. This seaside town was the setting for Bram Stoker’s gothic romance, Dracula. Jet has been worn since ancient times. Whitby Jet attracted interest from the Romans 2000 years ago who were already wearing this stone for its spiritual properties.
Crystal Healing: Grief, protection, Good luck, Ancestral healing, Loneliness support
5. LAKELANDITE
Lakelandite was formed hundreds of millions of years ago through volcanic eruptions. It is now found in the peaceful Lake District in the north of England, near the borders of Scotland. This stone consists of a combination of Basalt and Bytownite. I’m assuming few people outside the UK know of or have seen this one?
Crystal Healing: Grounding, Overcome obstacles, Mother Earth, Harmony, Calm
6. SCOTTISH GREENSTONE
These pretty white and lime green stones are found all around Scotland and the Scottish islands, like Iona (AKA Highland Marble or Iona Marble). They are a form of white Marble with streaks of Serpentine inclusions. My parents found this stone on the beach. Iona Marble was associated with the Celtic Christian Saint Columba.
Crystal Healing: Elementals/Fairies, Mermaids, Good Luck, Safe travel, Cleansing
7. PYRITE AMMONITE
These are ancient fossils of Ammonites that became mineralised with golden Pyrite over time. They have been found on the Jurassic Coast of Charmouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset, England. Although Pyrite Ammonites are pretty rare, fossil hunters do find and sell them. Please note that mine is small, only about 1.5cm.
Crystal Healing: Abundance, Success, Money management, Attract customers/clients, Good luck
8. SARSEN STONE
Sarsen stone is the name given to a form of ‘silicified sandstone‘ from England. As in Silica, the main component found in Quartz and other related crystals. The huge iconic stones of the outer circle of Stone Henge and the inner horseshoe shapes are all Sarsen Stones. This stone is also used at other English sacred sites here, like Avebury.
Crystal Healing: Goddess connection, Galactic energy, Lunar, Cleansing, Healing
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Ethan
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